Sustainable Living
Seeds Available in Delta Library!
Below you will find all the seeds available for pick-up at Delta's library on the main campus. You do not have to purchase them, but each seed links out to the place where we got them. Each page has information on the plant itself, as well as how to grow them. If you have any questions, please contact the library by chat, email, or phone. Happy planting!
Herbs
Anise
Pimpinella anisum: Annual; grows up to 3' tall; strong licorice flavor (source: seedsavers.org)
Basil (Globe)
Ocimum minimum: Annual; grows 12-18" tall; container-friendly (source: seedsavers.org)
Basil (Lime)
Ocimum basilicum: Annual; grows 12-18" tall; lime scent and flavor (source: seedsavers.org)
Garlic Chives
Allium tuberosum: Perennial (zones 4-8); grows 12-20" tall; leaves have mild garlic flavor (source: seedsavers.org)
Lovage (Magnus)
Levisticum officinale: Perennial (zones 3-8); grows 5-8' tall; leaves and stems taste similar to celery (source: seedsavers.org)
Oregano (Greek)
Origanum heracleoticum: Perennial (zones 4-9); grows 7-30" tall (source: seedsavers.org)
Parsley (Triple Curled)
Petroselinum hortensis: Annual or biennial; grows 9-12" tall; 68-75 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Summer Savory
Satureja hortensis: Annual; grows to 18" tall (source: seedsavers.org)
Flowers
American Basketflower
Centaurea americana: Annual; grows up to 4' tall; pollinator flower (source: seedsavers.org)
Calendula (Touch of Red Buff)
Calendula officinalis: Grows up to 24" tall; container-friendly (source: seedsavers.org)
Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca: Perennial (hardy to zone 4); grows 3-4' tall; pollinator plant (source: seedsavers.org)
Love-in-a-Mist (Miss Jekyll)
Nigella damascena: Annual; grows 18-24" tall (source: seedsavers.org)
Tassel (Scarlet Magic)
Emilia coccinea: Annual; border or bedding plant; grows to 18" (source: seedsavers.org)
Zinnia (Gift)
Zinnia elegans: Annual; grows to 3' tall; easy to grow (source: seedsavers.org)
Zinnia (Jazzy Mix)
Zinnia haageana: Annual; grows 20" tall; blooms summer to fall (source: seedsavers.org)
Bulb Vegetables
Onion (Ailsa Craig)
Allium cepa: Bulbs grow to 2 pounds; not for storage; 100 days to maturity from transplant (source: seedsavers.org)
Onion (Yellow of Parma)
Allium cepa: Good for storage; bulbs grow to 1 pound; 110 days to maturity from transplant (source: seedsavers.org)
Flowering Vegetables
Broccoli (De Cicco)
Brassica oleracea: Compact plant; shoots and sprouts growing even after head has been harvested; 48-85 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Cauliflower (Early Snowball)
Brassica oleracea: Heads grow 6-7" across; 60-85 days to maturity from transplant (source: seedsavers.org)
Fruiting Vegetables
Cucumber (Bushy)
Cucumis sativus: Vine growth spreads up to 5' across; 45-50 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Cucumber (Early Fortune)
Cucumis sativus: Fruits grow up to 8"; 55-60 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Eggplant (Diamond)
Solanum melongena: Fruits grow up to 9" long in clusters; 70 days to maturity from transplant (source: seedsavers.org)
Melon (Oka)
Cucumis melo: Moderately sweet (source: seedsavers.org)
Pepper (Martin's Carrot)
Capsicum annuum: Smoky medium hot flavor; plants grow to 24" tall; 70-90 days to maturity from transplant (source: seedsavers.org)
Squash (Patisson Panache, Jaune et Verte)
Cucurbita pepo: Summer squash to eat when young - for ornamental use when fully mature; 55-70 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Squash (Waltham Butternut)
Cucurbita moschata: Popular baking squash; winter squash; 83-100 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Cherry Tomato (Isis Candy)
Solanum lycopersicum: Fruit ripens throughout the season; 70-80 days to maturity from transplant (source: seedsavers.org)
Watermelon (Cream of Saskatchewan)
Citrullus lanatus: Fruits grow 4-10 pounds; does well in cool climates; 80-85 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Leafy Greens
Arugula
Eruca sativa: nutty flavor; best picked young; 40-45 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Cabbage (Chinese Celery)
Brassica rapa: crunchy and peppery; 75-80 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Cabbage (Copenhagen Market)
Brassica oleracea: Good for small gardens; harvest when heads are 6-8" in diameter (source: seedsavers.org)
Cabbage (Premium Late Flat Dutch)
Brassica oleracea: Heads weigh 11-15 pounds; late fall or early winter; 100 days to maturity from transplant (source: seedsavers.org)
Kale (Scarlet)
Brassica oleracea: Grows 24-36" tall; leaves spread to 24"; 60 days to maturity from transplant (source: seedsavers.org)
Lettuce (Ella Kropf)
Lactuca sativa: Grows to size of a softball; soft texture and sweet flavor; 50-60 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Lettuce (Forellenschluss)
Lactuca sativa: Heat-tolerant; crisp leaves; 55 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Lettuce (Lolla Rosa)
Lactuca sativa: Leaves grow 5-8"; cut and grows back; 55 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Spinach (America)
Spinacia oleracea: Grows to 8" tall; good for freezing, canning, and fresh eating; drought resistant (source: seedsavers.org)
Spinach (Bloomsdale)
Spinacia oleracea: Tender leaves; quick growing; 39-60 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Swiss Chard (Five Color Silverbeet)
Beta vulgaris: Container-friendly; 50-60 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Swiss Chard (Rhubarb Red)
Beta vulgaris: Tender leaves; container-friendly; 50-60 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Legumes & Corn
Bean (Arikara Yellow)
Phaseolus vulgaris: Bush bean; drought tolerant; 80-90 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Bean (Lina Sisco's Bird Egg)
Phaseolus vulgaris: Bush bean; dry or horticultural bean; 85 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Bean (Mayflower)
Phaseolus vulgaris: Pole bean; snap or dry bean; 100 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Runner Bean (Sunset)
Phaseolus coccineus: Pole bean; ornamental and edible; 60-65 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Corn (Aunt Mary's)
Zea mays: Plants grow 6-8' tall; sweet corn; 70-85 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Corn (Blue Jade)
Zea mays: Plants grow up to 3' tall; sweet corn; white kernels mature into blue color; container-friendly; 70-80 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Corn (Stowell's Evergreen)
Zea mays: Plants grow 6-8' tall; sweet corn; produces 1-2 ears per stalk; 80-100 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Okra (Clemson Spineless)
Abelmoschus esculentus: Plants grow 3-5' tall; harvest when pods are 3" long; 50-64 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Okra (Silver Queen)
Abelmoschus esculentus: Plants grow 6' tall; best when pods are young; 80 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Pea (Amish Snap)
Pisum sativum: Vines grow 5-6'; 60-70 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Pea (Golden Sweet)
Pisum sativum: Vines grow to 6'; pods are best when young; dried peas can be added to soups; 60-70 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Pea (Tom Thumb)
Pisum sativum: Plants grow up to 8"; container-friendly; 50-55 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Root Vegetables
Beet (Albino)
Beta vulgaris: Sweet flavor; edible greens; 50 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Beet (Yellow Intermediate Mangel)
Beta vulgaris: 65-100 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Carrot (Red Cored Chantenay)
Daucus carota: Sweet flavor; roots grow to 6"; 70 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Parsnip (Student)
Pastinaca sativa: Slightly sweet flavor; 150 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Radish (Early Scarlet Globe)
Raphanus sativus: Round roots grow to 1"; good for bunching; fall/winter and spring radish; 20-28 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Radish (French Breakfast)
Raphanus sativus: Oblong roots; mildly pungent flavor; fall/winter and spring radish; 20-30 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Salsify (Mammoth Sandwich Island)
Tragopogon porrifolius: Roots grow 8-10"; subtle oyster-like flavor; 120 days (source: seedsavers.org)
Stem Vegetables
Celery (Tall Utah)
Apium graveolens: Biennial; stalks grow 12" tall, plants grow 24-30" tall, 100 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Kohlrabi (Purple Vienna)
Brassica oleracea: Harvest when bulbs are 2-3" in diameter; 55-70 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)